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Our approach to consultations

Your voice matters

We want to see the Council, residents, communities and other partners, truly working together to prioritise what we do and having a say over how we do it.


When will we consult?

We will consult people when:

  • they may be significantly impacted by a proposal;
  • they will be expected to implement a proposal;
  • there is a significant public interest or issues are complex; and 
  • when there is a legal obligation to do so.



How will we consult?

We will make sure that consultations will be timely, visible and transparent, so:

  • people will have time participate at a time when they can have an influence;
  • the process will be fair and accessible; and
  • it will be clear what we want to find out and why, and what happens next.



We will make sure we:

  • hear from a diverse range of people;
  • keep the cost and scale of consultations inexpensive and appropriate;
  • meet legal and ethical duties; and
  • tell people what has happened as a result.



Have your say

Our have your say section has information on:

  • all consultations that are taking place in West Sussex;
  • what is being proposed and why;
  • details of how to get involved;
  • taking part online; and
  • results of previous consultations.


For more information on our approach to consultation, download 'Your voice from matters' from supporting documents.

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Supporting documents

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